Another neighbor also called and reported a man walked away from the fire and went inside a nearby home.
The Regional Emergency Response Team responded and negotiators contacted the suspect, who was in the home next door to the vehicle fire.
The man was uncooperative and appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis, according to police.
Beavercreek police’s Facebook page asked people to avoid Countryside Drive between Highmont Street and Southview Drive as crews investigated the arson.
Tactical officers arrested the man after several hours. The Facebook post indicated he was in custody by 6:51 a.m.
The man suffered minor injuries during his arrest. He was taken to the hospital to be evaluated and was booked into the Greene County Jail after he was medically cleared.
He is being held on preliminary attempted aggravated arson, arson, aggravated menacing and attempted vandalism charges.
No other injuries were reported.
The incident lasted approximately eight hours, according to police.
Investigators remained on the scene gathering evidence Monday morning. The Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting with the arson investigation.
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